Independence High School

1967 Patriot Dr
Charlotte, NC 28227

www.cmsk12.org/independenceHS

2,024 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Independence High School, located on Patriot Drive in Charlotte, North Carolina, is a prominent fixture within the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools (CMS) district. Known by its mascot, the Patriots, the school serves a diverse student population and offers a comprehensive academic curriculum designed to prepare students for both higher education and the workforce. The campus is well-regarded for its extensive facilities and its role as a central educational hub for the surrounding community in eastern Charlotte.

Beyond its core academics, Independence High is widely recognized for its robust extracurricular programs and athletic tradition. The school has historically maintained a strong emphasis on fostering school spirit and student engagement through various clubs, arts programs, and competitive sports teams. By balancing traditional instruction with a variety of enrichment opportunities, the school aims to provide a well-rounded high school experience that encourages both personal growth and community involvement.

2,024

Total Students

115.5

Full-Time Teachers

17.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

99.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Independence High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	341
Hispanic	913
Black	591
Asian	114
Two or More	59
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	4

Hispanic
913 (45.1%)
Black
591 (29.2%)
White
341 (16.8%)
Asian
114 (5.6%)
Two or More
59 (2.9%)
Pacific Islander
4 (0.2%)
American Indian
2 (0.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools
Phone:	(980)343-6900
Website:	http://www.cmsk12.org/independenceHS
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	2,024
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	115.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	2,021
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 603

Grade 10 549

Grade 11 424

Grade 12 448

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Independence High School
Grade	Student Count
Grade 9	603
Grade 10	549
Grade 11	424
Grade 12	448

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Independence High School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	937	46.3%
Male	1,087	53.7%

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